BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa council has approved a new noise bylaw that Wellington County and Wellington OPP officials hope all of the county’s lower tier municipalities will implement.
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Accessible playground at Carberry Park to replace closed Erin Lion’s Park by summer
ERIN – Carberry Park is expected to be the home of a new playground by summertime after council approved a “sole-source” contract with Alberta-based Blue Imp for $153,327.
Near-perfect drinking water ratings in Erin, Hillsburgh
ERIN – The town scored nearly perfect in provincial drinking water inspections last year.
Harriston RV waste station to be decommissioned
MINTO – The recreational vehicle (RV) waste disposal site at the Harriston fairgrounds will be decommissioned, effective June 1.
Team Addy, Celtics to hold third annual three-on-three basketball tournament
FERGUS – Back again for its third annual tournament in honour of Addison (Addy) Hill, is the Team Addy 3x3 basketball tournament.
Poll: high cost of living derailing retirement savings
WELLINGTON COUNTY – For young families and those just starting out in their careers, the thought of retirement is the furthest thing from their minds.
UGDSB expands Project SEARCH partnership with YMCA of Three Rivers Guelph
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has partnered with the YMCA of Three Rivers Guelph as part of Project SEARCH.
Wellington Water Watchers starts fundraising book club ‘Ripples of Change: Unbottled Wisdom’
GUELPH – Wellington Water Watchers has started what it hopes will be an enlightening and impactful fundraising book club focused on the new book Unbottled: The Fight against Plastic Water and for Water Justice.
Warden’s caucus pleased with act aimed at keeping energy costs down
LONDON - The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) is pleased with the announcement by Ontario Minister of Energy Todd Smith regarding the Keeping Energy Costs Down Act, 2024.
Guelph Beer Bus starts rolling in this month; monthly tours visit six breweries
GUELPH – The Guelph Beer Bus returns this spring for its fourth year.
Guelph OLG winner
GUELPH – Liang Chen of Guelph matched the last six of seven ENCORE numbers in the exact order in the Feb. 14 LOTTO 6/49 draw to win $100,000.
Fergus Grand Theatre presents ‘Back to the 80s’
FERGUS – On May 18 at 8pm, the Fergus Grand Theatre will be presenting “Back to the 80s” – an event that aims to have the audience grooving in their seats throughout the entire night.
Hike for Hospice registration now open for June fundraising event
GUELPH – For the last 20 years, supporters of Hospice Wellington have laced up their hiking shoes every year for the Hike for Hospice fundraiser.
Full meeting for 100 Women Who Care
DRAYTON – It was a full house at the Drayton United Church on March 18 for the quarterly meeting of 100 Women Who Care Rural Wellington.
Roundabout detours
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington County is installing a roundabout at the intersection of Wellington Road 7 and 1st Line in Centre Wellington and there will be detours.